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- NAME: David Schwimmer
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Television Actor
- BIRTH DATE: November 02, 1966 (Age: 46)
- EDUCATION: Beverly Hills High School, Northwestern University
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Queens, New York
- ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio
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David Schwimmer is an actor who hit the mainstream in a big way as Ross Geller on the smash 1990s sitcom Friends.
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Profile
David Schwimmer landed several small parts on TV shows such as The Wonder Years and NYPD Blue before being successfully cast in Friends in 1994, which became a top-rated show and the anchor of NBC comedic lineup. Schwimmer stayed on the show for its entire 10-year run, appearing in films along the way and on the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. He has also directed films and acted on the stage.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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